Gross Price Controls and Net Effects – AAF

Gross Price Controls and Net Effects - AAF

On Tuesday morning, the Biden administration released the list of first 10 Part D drugs subject to negotiation by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). That’s a big deal, so let’s talk about it. A a little background: The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed in 2022, instituted a price control scheme (described as … Read more

Doctors are preparing to give patients a vaccine that blocks the effects of fentanyl.

Doctors are preparing to give patients a vaccine that blocks the effects of fentanyl.

Image by Getty / Futurism Scientists are preparing to begin the first human trials of a pair of vaccines designed to block the effects of fentanyl and heroin. The hope is to prevent people from accidentally consuming a lethal dose, a grim result that has become a significant risk, especially in the US. In 2021 … Read more